Getting #ReadyToVote for the May council elections

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: Respect for the views of the child
Author: Electoral Commission

Schools, colleges and youth centres have been offered help in registering pupils for the May council elections, the first in which 16 and 17 year olds will be eligible to vote.

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“Don't Judge - We're no different from you”

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: Looked after children
Author: Aberdeenshire Council YPOC Group

The Young People's Organising and Campaigning (YPOC) Group have created and launched an excellent new DVD based on their experiences of care and school bullying.

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Under the Same Sky Toolkit

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: General principles
Author:

Under the Same Sky is an international constellation of projects exploring children's rights and the environment. The project has developed its own toolkit containing creative activities for children to explore their everyday environments.

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Young people and tobacco

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: ASH Scotland

Today is No Smoking Day, and ASH Scotland has been working with the NHS and SportScotland to produce a set of resources and information sessions.

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‘Future Me’ digital toolkit

Date: 21st February 2017
Category: Education, including vocational education
Author: Scottish Government

The 'Future Me' campaign is part of Read, Write, Count and encourages families across Scotland to share their children's dreams for the future.

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A Guide to Engagement with Families – Participation in Practice

Date: 21st February 2017
Category: Respect for the views of the child
Author: Action for Sick Children Scotland

This toolkit is aimed at a range of professionals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in this area and in particular gain practical ideas of how to gather their stakeholders' views as part of their every-day practice.

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Supporting Children and Young People with Healthcare Needs in Schools: Draft Guidance

Date: 21st February 2017
Category: Education, including vocational education, Health and health services
Author: Scottish Government

This guidance has been developed in partnership with a range of key stakeholders to guide those working in and with NHS boards, education authorities and schools to support children and young people affected by health issues which require healthcare support.

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Handbook for foster carers who support teenagers

Date: 21st February 2017
Category: Looked after children
Author: The REES Centre

Topics covered include the start of the placement, adolescent development, attachment, boundaries, risk taking and aspirations. Each chapter has top tips and discussion points to help foster carers support the young people in their care.

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The UNCRC in Law

Date: 13th February 2017
Category: Awareness-raising, General measures of implementation, General principles, Incorporation
Author: Together

Please note that this resource has been moved to its own page on the Together site, accessible here .

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The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: A Guide for Children & Young People

Date: 7th February 2017
Category: Awareness-raising
Author: Scottish Government

The UNCRC booklet is aimed at children and young people under the age of eighteen and provides details of the rights they are entitled to under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

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